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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.96, 473.28 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.96, 473.28 and 226.74 is: 312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.96 : 473.28 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.96/473.28 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.96x = 473.28 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.96x = 107,311.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,311.51/342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.90

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